Why First Dates Are Worse Than Kale

Stress is like an avocado. It’s natural, and best digested in moderation. Too much stress can harm a body and mind, just like too many avocados can lead to weight gain. But we all need stress just like we need the healthy fats that are found in every ripe, green avocado.

And just like we can associate stress with avocados, we can similarly compare first dates to kale. Neither of the two are appetizing in the moment, but they can surely be rewarding in the aftermath— unless, of course, the date proves to be disastrous.

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Now, there are few things more nerve-wracking than a first date going horribly, horribly wrong. Some of the most intimidating factors include but are not limited to:

1) You look in the mirror of the bathroom at the movie theatre and realize you should really start flossing.

2) You try to leave a comfortable amount of distance in between the two of you at the movie theatre, but instead knock over the bag of popcorn while adjusting your legs.

3) He tells you that you have beautiful eyes and all you can think of is the first time a boy told you that, only to break your heart eight months into your so-called tenth grade “relationship.”

While all of these previously mentioned moments might seem trivial or insignificant to someone who dates regularly, they are pretty intense for someone with high stress and crippling anxiety.

But let’s go back to the avocado for a second. When you buy a bushel, you need to make sure that the skin is unbruised.

The same goes for social situations for someone struggling with excess stress and anxiety. We need to choose which places will make us feel safe and keep our frame of mind intact.

Now back to first dates and kale. Not many people love the taste of kale, and it can be pretty overpowering in large amounts, leaving you with a bitter taste.

But kale is phenomenal for your body, providing you with rich iron, supporting muscle and heart health. So yes, it might taste like you’re eating tree bark, but it’s good for you, in the aftermath of it all.

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